Hold up little divas. Before you continue reading this incredible article, open another tab and put on Amy Whinehouse's "Back to Black," — or Beyoncé's cover of the classic tune if she's more your style. I don't mean to be bossy, but this is a must to set the tone for what I'm talking about. Christian Dior once said, "You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion." He was undoubtedly right, and I choose to wear head-to-toe black all the time this winter. Why, you ask? Well, now that the holidays are over and it is 20 degrees outside on the East Coat, sans the seasonal cheer, my soul is basically black. I am feeling blue, so I will wear the dark hue with style, of course. Ya feel me?

The thing is, black isn't just a color. There's a distinct mood or feeling that comes with it. I know when I wear all black I almost instantaneously feel edgier, sexier, and much cooler than I actually am (because I'm not at all). Correct me if I'm wrong, but something about going full-on noir is like donning a suit of armor. In black, you are simply impenetrable. Here I compiled 10 all-black-everything looks, including one of my personal favorite looks from my own wardrobe. I hope these will inspire you to rock the monochromatic look during this gloomy season.

1. SHADY LADY

Julie Sarinana from Sincerely, Jules is stunning in this all-black getup. Surely the setting of this photo was quite a bit warmer than the polar vortex that is the East Coast. But substitute the shorts for some black jeans (like these ones from Forever 21), and you are good to go!